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HAPPENINGS AMONG LOCAL GROUPS, CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

If you would like to add your club or organization: jennifer.king@albanyherald.com

Albany Downtown Sertoma Club Meets first and third Thursday at noon at Our Daily Bread.

Rotary Club of Thomasville Meets every Thursday at 12:15 pm at Plaza Restaurant.

Thomasville Kiwanis Club Meets Friday 1 pm - 2 pm at Plaza Restaurant.

Albany Golden K Kiwanis Club Meets 10 am - 11 am Wednesday at 2509 Homewood Drive.

Albany Rotary Club Meets noon Thursday at Doublegate Country Club.

Dougherty County Rotary Club Meets noon Tuesday at Doublegate Country Club.

Kiwanis Club of Albany Meets at noon Wednesday at Darton College, Student Union room 252 Contact Roger Marietta (229) 894-2425 Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County Meets 12:30 pm Monday at Hilton Garden Inn 101 Front Street, Albany Contact David Shivers (229) 698-4253 Kiwanis Club of Lee County Meets at noon Thursday at Grand Isle Club 270 Grand Isle Drive Contact Gene Goldsmith at (229) 888-7802 American Cherokee Confederacy Accepting members with 1/16 or more of

Indian heritage Contact (229) 787-5722 or Contact the tribal office 619 Pine Cone Road Camellia and Garden Club of Albany formerly the Men’s Garden Club, invites men and women to join. Meetings are 7 pm on the first Thursday of the month (except July, no meeting) at the Albany Federated Garden Club Building, 808 Fifth Ave. Meetings include program and pot-luck dinner. (Club provides fried chicken and members are encouraged to bring a covered dish.) Visitors and potential members welcome.

Contact Jim Warner, club president, at (229) 446-0004 The Daffodil Garden Club Third Tuesdays at 11 am (Not during summer months) Federated Garden Center 808 Fifth Ave, Albany For information or to nominate an Albany residence for the club's Yard of the Month recognition, contact (229) 436-6888.

The Albany Audubon Society Meeting March 12, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Every 2nd Thursday Flint RiverQuarium 117 Pine Ave, Albany Albany Lion’s Club Meets first and third Tuesday at noon at Golden Corral.

The Exchange Club of Albany Meets Fridays at noon at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds.

Rotary Club of Americus Meets 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Tuesdays at GSW’s special dining room.

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STILL POND VINEYARD, WINERY & DISTILLERY

GRAPE STOMP FESTIVAL 2015 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 10:00A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Live Music by “BONFIRE” Great Food ~ Gift Shop Hayrides through the Vineyard Local Arts and Crafts Vendors Complimentary Wine Tasting NO ADMISSION CHARGE GRAPE STOMP (Begins at 1:30) Bring your lawn chair!

Come Enjoy Good Food, Good Music, Good Wine, and a Great Time In The Vineyard!

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Music Thomasville

Open Mic Night Every Tuesday 8:30 pm Join us on Tuesdays for Open Mic Night. A place for our future poets, musicians, and spoken word artists. Preregister online or arrive by 8pm on Tuesday. No a capella performances will be permitted. Performers age 16-20 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bacchus Wine Bar, 229 West Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA (229) 236-9463 visit@thomasville.org

Moultrie/Colquitt Music Lessons www.colquittcountyarts.com Pelham Country Jamboree Every Saturday night beginning at 5 pm is a growing musical phenomenon in downtown Pelham. Musicians play a variety of music, with country, bluegrass, and gospel the predominant favorites. Bring your instrument, admission is free, and concessions are available.

Downtown Pelham, across from the train depot.

Contact (229) 377-8952 or pelhamcountryjamboree@yahoo.com.

Albany Unwind Wednesday & Karaoke at Icons Icons Bar & Grill Good Life Drum Circle Every Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Riverfront Park 112 South Front Street Bring your rhythm, drums or other percussion instruments and chairs. If you don’t think you have rhythm we will help you find it. If you don’t have a drum or other percussion instruments, we will share what we

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have. Fun for the entire Family. No drumming experience necessary, just the willingness to share. See you at the drum circle!!

Brian Atha July 19, Noon Cypress Grill

Our Daily Bread Live Music Every Friday at 7pm 230 W Broad Avenue (229) 436-3725

Matt Rogers Band July 25, 9:30 Cypress Grill Mollee Craven July 26, Noon Cypress Grill

Cordele Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club - Cypress Grill at the Marina 2459 -H US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele Live music Thursdays & Fridays!

Nick Alligood July 3, 9:30 Cypress Grill DJ Dangerous July 4, Noon Cypress Grill

Tifton Rock the Block - Downtown July 11, 5 pm – 10 pm 1st Street East, Downtown Tifton Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 the Musical July 16 – 18, 23 – 25 at 7:00 pm Tift Theatre Admission: $12 adults, $8 students, seniors, & military www.tifttheatre.org

Valdosta Danielle Hicks July 5, Noon Cypress Grill Shenandoah July 5, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cypress Grill $15 Kinchafoonee Cowboys July 10 , 9:30 Cypress Grill Luke Martin Band July 11, 9:30 Cypress Grill Andy T. on Steel Drum July 12, Noon Cypress Grill Matt Brantley Band July 17, 9:30 Cypress Grill Departure – Journey Tribute Band July 18, 9:30 Cypress Grill

Tamela Mann in concert at Wild Adventures!

Saturday July 11, 2015 8:00 PM Wild Adventures www.wildadventures.com 229-219-7080 Jennifer Nettles in concert at Wild Adventures!

Saturday July 18, 2015 8:00 PM Wild Adventures www.wildadventures.com 229-219-7080

Staggerwing Country Jamboree is great place to bring the whole family for some great country and southern rock n roll music. Staggerwing Country Jamboree is also a place for all local talent to attend and show off their talents.

There’s a large dance floor for the slow dancers and line dancers.

2099 Georgia Highway 133 South, (quitman highway), Moultrie, GA next door to the Sunbelt Expo. Come out and listen to Gary Page and The Country Rockers featuring Billy Wilson,Wayne Watson,

Lalla Lehmann,Emmitt Page, and Gary Page.

Great prize giveaways, Homemade Crunch Pound Cakes, super nice teeshirts and more.

For you karaoke singers, we have a 1/2 hour set aside for you during break!

Every friday night starting at 7:00 pm until 11:00pm. Best jamboree this side of Tennessee. Great place for all Senior Citizens as well! For more information : Contact Sandy Page (229) 888-3664 / (229) 733-1526

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South Georgia State Parks: Get outdoors and have fun Georgia Veterans State Park Park Hours: 7AM-10PM Office Hours: 8AM-5PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

No Set Up after 10 p.m.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/GeorgiaVeterans Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft (including a Boeing B-29A), armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. An 18-hole golf course and pro shop, along with 8,700-acre Lake Blackshear and proximity to I-75, make this one of Georgia’s most popular state parks.

A sandy swimming beach is the perfect place to cool off during Georgia summers.

The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club is a professionally operated conference center with 78 lodge rooms, 10 cottages and 2 restaurants. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains, allowing riders to see an antique telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village, President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm and other attractions along the journey.

Kolomoki Mounds State Park Park Hours: 7AM-10PM Office and Museum Hours: 8AM-5PM (Museum closed Christmas, New Year's Day) $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/KolomokiMounds This historically significant park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States, occupied by Indians from 350 to 750 A.D. Georgia’s oldest great temple mound, standing 57 feet high, dominates two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds. The park’s museum is built around an excavated mound, providing an unusual setting for learning who these people were and how they lived.

Inside, visitors will find numerous artifacts and a film.

Kolomoki Mounds is also known for its wide range of outdoor activities. Two lakes provide fishing and boating, and a campground is nestled under hardwoods and pines. Hikers can choose from three scenic trails. The Spruce Pine Trail offers views of lakes Yahola and Kolomoki, while the Trillium Trail and White Oak Trail meander through the forest. Children will enjoy the playground, pedal boats and miniature golf.

George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM Park Office Hours: 8AM-5PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/GeorgeTBagby Located in southwest Georgia on the shores of Lake Walter F. George (also known as Lake Eufaula), this resort park features a 60-room lodge, conference center and cottages. The Pilot House Grill Restaurant provides a courtesy dock for boaters who want to enjoy meals in the park, and the conference center is an affordable setting for weddings, reunions, meetings and retreats.

A marina, boat ramp and beach offer easy access to the 48,000-acre lake for fishing, boating and swimming. Anglers will be excited to learn that the state record blue catfish was captured in Lake Walter F. George in 2010. The large picnic shelter and numerous picnic sites are perfect places for families to enjoy their catch. Visitors may also look for wildlife along the three-mile nature trail, which journeys through hardwoods and pines.

Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area Park Hours: The park is open daily as follows: September 15 - April 14 / 7AM-6PM April 15 - September 14 / 7AM-9PM The Visitor Center is open Sat-Sun only, as follows: September 1 - November 30, 8AM-5PM March 1 - May 31 / 8AM-5PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/ProvidenceCanyon Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs within the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park.

Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge.

Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below.

Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the Canyon Climbers Club.

Backpackers can stay overnight along the

backcountry trail which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George.

Visitors are urged to use caution on trails and to not go beyond fences or overlooks.

Erosion can cause the canyon walls to collapse.

Reed Bingham State Park Park Hours: 7AM-10PM Office Hours: 8AM-5PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/ReedBingham Visitors to this pretty park usually see abundant wildlife, including species such as gopher tortoises, spotted turtles, limpkins, indigo snakes and nesting bald eagles.

American alligators are often seen sunning along the lake’s edge. During winter, thousands of “buzzards,” actually black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Nearly 80 percent of the Coastal Plain’s plant community can be found along the park’s Coastal Plain Nature Trail, making this park’s habitat some of the most diverse in the country.

A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Paddlers can rent canoes and kayaks to explore this beautiful lake lined with fragrant water lilies and tupelo trees. Guided pontoon boat tours are sometimes offered during events.

The beachside pavilion, picnic shelters and group shelters are scenic spots for parties, reunions and other celebrations. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham who was instrumental in having the park established.

Seminole State Park Park Hours: 7AM-10PM Office Hours: 8AM-5PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/Seminole This southwest Georgia park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir with excellent boating, fishing and birding.

Cottages, many campsites and even picnic shelters sit near the water’s edge, offering excellent views and quick access to the lake. Because the park surrounds a small cove, visitors usually enjoy smooth water for skiing and tubing. A sand swimming beach is also provided for lake lovers.

Wildlife is abundant throughout Semi-

nole, and a nature trail leads past gopher tortoise burrows and one of the largest longleaf pine forests in a Georgia state park.

Observant visitors may also see alligators, osprey, bald eagles and other wildlife.

Nearby wildlife management areas provide great duck and deer hunting.

Florence Marina State Park Park Hours: 7AM-10PM Office Hours: 8AM-5PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/FlorenceMarina Sitting at the northern end of 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George (also called Lake Eufaula) this quiet park offers the perfect getaway for those who love water sports. It is adjacent to a natural deep-water marina with an accessible fishing pier, boat slips and boat ramp. Overnight guests can choose from a variety of accommodations, including fully equipped cottages, small efficiency units and a modern campground.

Florence Marina is popular with nature enthusiasts as well. Birders are likely to see herons, egrets and even bald eagles.

The Kirbo Interpretive Center showcases area wildlife and plants, local history and Native Americans, including artifacts from the prehistoric Paleo-Indian period through the early 20th century. Ten miles southeast is Providence Canyon State Conservation Park, known as Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon.

Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge Park Hours: 7AM-10PM $5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/LittleOcmulgee Conveniently located off Highway 441 in south Georgia, this park features a wide variety of amenities. Golfers can test their skills on the 18-hole Wallace Adams Course with clubhouse, golf pro and junior/senior discounts. During summer, children will especially enjoy the splash pad where they can run through fountains and squirt their friends. The park’s 2.6-mile Oak Ridge Trail winds through sand hills, scrub oaks and pines, taking hikers to a short boardwalk.

Little Ocmulgee’s campground is nestled among live oaks and Spanish moss, while rental cottages have beautiful lake views. A 60-room lodge offers hotel-style guest rooms, meeting facilities and a restaurant with golf-course view. Little Ocmulgee State Park is a beautiful and affordable location for meetings, reunions, weddings and other group gatherings.

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The Lee County Library offers free pass programs to some of Georgia’s great family destinations! Check out the Chehaw Park Pass, Zoo Atlanta Pass, Center for Puppetry Arts Pass, Go Fish Georgia Pass, or the Georgia State parks pass for a memorable family experience!

Family Trivia Night July 14 The Bindery at Okland Library Leesburg Join us for a fun filled “Outing at Oakland” to include dinner and a test of your trivia skills! There will be both an Adult and Junior Competition with a cash prize for the Winning Adult Team and a Summer Fun Activity Package for the Winning Junior Team. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Lee County Library, Lee County High School Drama Club, and the Lee County Chamber.

Festival Springs Fountain Memorial Day – Labor Day 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Downtown Albany 112 South Front Street Free water fun for kids of all ages!

Tift Park Community Market Saturdays, 9 AM - 2 PM through November.

Every Friday & Saturday Dance VRW-Post 2875 315 Philema Road Cover at door - 7:00 pm (229) 883.9950 Every Friday-Sunday Imagination Theater Showtimes Flint RiverQuarium, 100 Pine Ave $4.50-$6 Friday: Kings of Baja 1:15 & 4:15; Micro Planet 2:15; Alligator Kingdom 3:15 Saturday: Kings of Baja 1:15 & 4:15; Micro Planet 2:15; Alligator Kingdom 3:15

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Sunday: Kings of Baja 1:15 & 4:15; Micro Planet 2:15; Alligator Kingdom 3:15 (229) 639.2650 Every Friday-Saturday Wetherbee Planetarium Thronateeska Heritage Center 100 Roosevelt Ave $3.50 The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in South Georgia, sharing not just fulldome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics.

Planetarium Show Schedule 10:30 a.m.- Molecularium 11:30 a.m.- Earth Moon and Sun 1:00 p.m.- Astronomyths 2:00 p.m.- Two Small Pieces of Glass 3:00 p.m.- Black Holes

Moultrie/Colquitt CCHS Summer Canning Plant Through July 17th Open all weekdays 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Canning plant will be closed July 4th The canning plant will be open the following Saturdays: July 11th 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM The canning plant will close for the season on Friday, July 18th Processing Fees: Can & Lid $0.65 (quart) in stock Jar $0.20 (any size) Bring your own Peas $3.00/bu Shell Wash & Blanch Vegetables $1.00/bu Wash & Blanch Corn $0.10/Qt, creamed

Sylvester Downtown Sylvester Farmers’ Market June – Nov Saturdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Sylvester Train Depot 102 S Main Street

Tifton Wiregrass Farmers Market Open Saturdays, 9 am -12 pm April-October.

Market will open for season on April 5th during the Folklife Festival at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture.

Savor quality homegrown produce and handmade goods, celebrate local folk traditions, and learn more about food & healthy living!

Behind the Country Store at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton http://wiregrassmarket.org/ Second Saturdays: Super Saturdays at the Tift Theatre - Family Friendly Movies, 1 pm Third Mondays: Movie Musical Mondays at the Tift Theatre - 7 pm Fourth Sundays: Golden Star Sundays - Old Hollywood Movies, 3 pm

Thomasville Blue Star Museums: Jack Hadley Black History Museum Tuesdays – Fridays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Jack Hadley Black History Museum 214 Alexander Street This is one of the museum’s annual celebrations where we exhibit our patriotic pride by offering military families a chance to see how generations of African Americans have served their country with honor and distinction from the American Revolutionary War through the present.

Spring Lecture Series at Thomas County Museum of History www.thomascountyhistory.org (229) 226-7664 Butterfly Garden Work Day 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Our Butterfly Garden volunteers usually meet on the first Thursday of the month to tend our beautiful Butterfly Garden.

Please call Donna Legare at (850) 3861148 or the Birdsong office at (229) 377-4408 for more information.

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lee County Board of Commissioners will be hosting the annual Rivers Alive.

Volunteers will be traveling portions of the Kinchafoonee and Muckalee Creek removing trash and debris along the way from the banks and bottom of the waterways. Canoes and Kayaks are available through the county code enforcement office but are limited in number and loaned on a first come basis.

Participants that register early will receive a Lee County Rivers Alive t-shirt and a cookout prepared by the Sheriff's Office Grill Team will be held at Chehaw Park after the event with a bluegrass band for entertainment.

There is no age limit but children under 17 should have an adult or guardian with them. A wavier will need to signed the day of the event by all volunteers.

This is a family friendly event - please no alcohol on the water.

Birdsong Nature Center 2106 Meridian Road 322 birdsong@birdsongnaturecenter.org

Valdosta Farm Days

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Artist Guild Meetings Every first Thursday, 6:00 pm Colquitt County Arts Center (229) 985-1922 www.colquittcountyarts.com

Creative Quilters Guild The Quilt Guild meets at the Colquitt County Arts Center on every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00.

If you are interested in joining please contact Gwen Colson at 229-985-1103.

The yearly dues are $15.

Arts Center Summer Camps Through July 31 Great fun along with art, theatre and music in our summer camps. Call the Arts Center now to sign your child up.

Space is limited! $85 per week and $75 per additional sibling. www.colquittcountyarts.com Beginner's Trip Around the World Quilt July 7, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Suzanne’s Quilt Shop 415 Rowland Dr, Moultrie You can learn to make a quilt from start to finish in 4 weeks on your sewing machine. Learn color and fabric selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting and binding.

Come enjoy the fun of creating something beautiful. 4 classes $50.00/includes pattern www.suzannesquilts.com

Tifton South Georgia Photography June 19 – July 10 Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage Civil War Memorabilia Exhibit Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village Through July 3

Tour the Historic Tift Theatre Every 3rd Saturday 10 am -12 pm admission: In Kind Donation. www.tifttheatre.org

Thomasville Grease the Musical July 10, 11, 17, 18, 8:00 pm July 12 & 19, 2:00 pm Come enjoy this modern classic with all of your favorite songs!

TOSAC, 117 South Broad St visit@thomasville.org (229) 226-0863 Forever Young Adult Book Club Join the Forever Young Adult book club every forth Monday of the month from 6-7 pm at The Bookshelf (all ages are welcome)!

The Bookshelf, 126 South Broad Street Annie Jones (229) 228-7767 annie@bookshelfthomasville.com Whet Your Palette Occurs on the third Thursday of every month 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Whet Your Palette features Artist Collective Members teaching a new technique each month. Bring your friends, your favorite beverage, and prepare for a memorable night out!

Reservations are a must, as seats are limited. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before class starts for set-up. $25/per class includes supplies.

Studio 209, 209 Remington Avenue Contact: Thomasville Center for the Arts (229) 226-0588 visit@thomasville.org Taste of Thomasville Food Tour Occurs every Saturday 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Taste of Thomasville is a walking and tasting tour where you will enjoy a fun one of a kind, culinary experience while strolling through Thomasville. You will

WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE IN LOCAL ARTS AND THEATER enjoy tasting award winning foods and learn what makes Thomasville’s history unique. Our tour is approximately 1.4 miles which will take 3 hours. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but more suitable for children 13 and up. The tour will be given rain or shine.

By the tour’s end you will have a satisfied appetite and genuine understanding of why Thomasville is “worth the trip”. Tours are scheduled every Friday & Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Tours are $40 pp (plus handling fee.) Visit www.TasteOfThomasvilleFoodTour.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Advance purchase required.

Various restaurants in downtown Debra Smith: 800-979-3370 dsmith@tasteofthomasvillefoodtour.com Taste of Thomasville: After Hours Occurs every Thursday at 5:30 pm Join us for a night tour of Downtown Thomasville! This tour will include 5 different stops to sample cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as snacks, from local restaurants. Tours are $50 for everything, or $40 if you choose not to drink.

Contact: Debra Smith dsmith@tasteofthomasville.com

Art Walk August 1 @ 5:00 pm-8:00pm Come downtown and experience art in the most specialized, electric shops Valdosta has to offer! www.Valdostamainstreet.com 229-259-3577 First Friday Art Walk August 7 @ 5 pm-8 pm Combining the love of art and Historic Downtown Valdosta, it is our pleasure to invite you to the third of four quarterly Art Walks. We will also be featuring a wine and beer tasting experience at all participating Art Walk locations. Wrist bands for the wine experience are available for $20 per person with all proceeds going to the Public Art Advisory Committee.

Participants of both the Art Walk and wine & beer experience will be given a Passport to Art. Passports will be stamped at each Art Walk location. Turn in your complete Passport for a chance to win a fabulous gift.

Children’s Pottery Summer Art Class July 21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Turner Center for the Arts $75 per Student (229) 247-2787

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The Little Mermaid Rated-G In a kingdom beneath the sea, the mermaid Ariel, daughter of King of the Sea, Triton, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Ursula, a banished sea-witch will do anything, including using Ariel to take the Kingdom of the Seas from Triton.

This production is based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale as told in the Disney animated film and on Broadway.

(229) 259-7770 The Little Mermaid is scheduled for July performances only between July 3 and July 19.

Fifty Shades of Gray Albany Museum of Art 311 Meadowlark Drive Through August 1, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The Albany Museum of Art presents fifty works from the permanent collection now on exhibit in The Haley Gallery.

Works in this exhibit date from recent acquisitions back to the beginning of the museum’s collection, which began fifty years ago when the museum was known as the Southwest Georgia Arts Association.

From the simple to the complex, the shades of gray represented in the See ART, page 20

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Boar’s Head Carolina Pulled Pork sliders on a King’s Hawaiian Roll topped with cole slaw.

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, GA 31793 | Mon-Sat 6am-10pm ~ Closed Sunday

TURKEY BURGER ON WHEAT Less Than 400 Calories

(229) 472-1041 • 1805 North Tift Ave • Tifton, GA 31794

Terry Lee’s A casual American restaurant creating wonderful meals out of the freshest ingredients. The menu is reasonable priced and sure to please any palette.

Olde World Sandwich Shoppe COME IN AND ENJOY ONE OF OUR SPECIALS Sandwich, Chips, Drink + tax..........................$7.00 Sandwich, Soup, Drink + tax.........................$10.00 Sub, Chips, Drink + tax....................................$9.00 Sub, Soup, Drink + tax...................................$12.00

Open for Dinner from 5pm-9pm Monday – Saturday

These specials do not include club sandwiches/subs, Our Special No. 10 sandwich/sub, or The Reuben.

A casual pub creating flavorful food. Floyd’s a variety of food items as well as a martini menu. Enjoy dinner and a drink on our veranda.

We also have Cowboy (vegetable beef), Potato, Broccoli, Chicken Gumbo, Tomato Basil, and Chili.

Open for Dinner from 5pm-9pm Monday – Saturday

Located within the historic BEST WESTERN PLUS Windsor Hotel in Americus, GA. Call 229-924-1555 for more information.

Visit our website at www.windsor-americus.com.

229 436-6496

1116 W. Broad Avenue • Albany, Georgia 31707

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Continued from page 6 Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:00-12:00 PM Come downtown to find the delicious taste of farm fresh food packed just for you, at Downtown Valdosta Farm Days! www.valdostamainstreet.com 229-259-3577

100 Black Men of Valdosta BBQ Cook Off August 2 Downtown Valdosta has been the site of 100 Black Men BBQ each August since 1995. Attendees at the cook-off can expect family-oriented atmosphere, full of food, fun and also laughter.

Musical entertainment is also provided. www.valdostamainstreet.com 229-259-3577 First Friday Downtown Valdosta First Friday is an event singles can get together, business people can relax and couples can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta. Be sure to visit all of the downtown businesses, boutiques, galleries and restaurants for lively events and unique shopping!

Novel Nights Book Club Lake Blackshear Resort has a book club, Novel Nights, that will meet the third Tuesday of every month at Cordelia's Restaurant at 7pm. There is no cost to join. Food and beverages are on your own.

Mommy & Me Mondays Looking for something to do with your little ones? Join us on Mondays for Mommy & Me activities. A different activity each Monday at 10am. Cost is $5.00 per parent (does not include the $5.00 parkpass fee). To ensure that activities are age appropriate for all, please reserve a spot by calling Amanda at (229) 276- 2372.

SAM Shortline Excursion Train 105 9th Ave E, Cordele, GA 31015 (229) 276-0755

Americus Habitat for Humanity Global Village & Discovery Center The six-acre village is a unique way to

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travel the world without leaving beautiful Southwest Georgia. The village is open for tours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (March through November.) For the holiday schedule, please call 1-800-HABITAT, ext. 7937.

Requested donation (for parties of less than 10) Adults–$4 Students/Seniors (over 65)–$3 www.habitat.org/gvdc Koinonia Farm 1324 GA Highway 49 South Americus, Georgia 877.738.1741 We love it when you shop on our online store, but our onsite store is worth the short drive for all you local folks. It’s a welcoming place and the place to shop for healthy, locally-grown, all-natural food. We sell our grass-fed beef, eggs from our free-range chickens, pastured pork and fresh blueberries, grapes and vegetables in season.

Of course, our delicious pecans and tasty chocolate, as well as the other goodies prepared in our bakery, are available at the store. We have a rich

assortment of books, DVDs and crafts, too.

And after your visit in the store, come on over to the dining hall to join us for lunch!

The Welcome Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sundays.

If possible, call ahead if you’re coming for lunch so we can make sure to have enough food on the table.

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Rum Runner Sports Bar 3988 N Valdosta Rd Valdosta Karaoke Wed-Sat 9pm (229) 241-9647

Oglethorpe Lounge 825 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany Tuesday - 8:30 pm (229) 438-5819

Icons Bar & Grill 104 N Washington St Albany Friday - 10 pm (229) 405-2298

Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club - Cypress Grill at the Marina Thursdays 2459 US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele (229) 276-1004

Bogey's Bar & Grill 2238 Palmyra Rd Albany Thurs - 9 pm (229) 438-0181

Coach’s Sports Bar & Grill 2610 Dawson Rd Albany Tues & Wed - 9 pm (229) 496-1431

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The Watermelon Crawl 2nd Annual 5k ABAC July 11, 8:00 am www.thewatermeloncrawl.weebly.com Biennial South Georgia Photograph Exhibit, Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage Wed, July 01 to Fri, July 31 Independence Day Celebration, Museum of Ag Fri, July 03 Wiregrass Farmers Market Open Saturdays, 9 am -12 pm April-October.

Market will open for season on April 5th during the Folklife Festival at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture.

Savor quality homegrown produce and handmade goods, celebrate local folk traditions, and learn more about food & healthy living!

Behind the Country Store at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton http://wiregrassmarket.org/ Second Saturdays: Super Saturdays at the Tift Theatre - Family Friendly Movies, 1 pm Third Mondays: Movie Musical Mondays at the Tift Theatre - 7 pm Fourth Sundays: Golden Star Sundays - Old Hollywood Movies, 3 pm South Georgia Photography June 19 – July 10 Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage Civil War Memorabilia Exhibit Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village July 1 – July 3 Tour the Historic Tift Theatre Every 3rd Saturday 10 am -12 pm admission: In Kind Donation. www.tifttheatre.org

JULY MOVIE RELEASES

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July 1 Terminator: Genisys Magic Mike XXL Faith of our Fathers July 3 Amy Jackie & Ryan Jimmy’s Hall In Stereo July 10 Minions The Gallows Self/Less July 17 Trainwreck Ant-Man July 24 Pixells The Vatican Tapes Paper Towns July 29 Vacation July 31 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation Southpaw

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Be prepared when choosing popular months for weddings COURTESY OF METROCONNECTION

The season couples choose to get married can affect many aspects of their ceremonies and celebrations.

Vendors are in high demand during popular wedding seasons like spring and summer. But those same vendors may be more flexible and less expensive during those times of year when fewer couples tie the knot.

According to The Knot.com, a leading Web-based wedding resource, July, August, September and October are the most popular months for couples to say "I do," while January, February and March are the least popular months to get married.

Wedding dates can affect wedding costs considerably, and knowing this can help couples find the date that works best for them and their budgets.

Value dates Tying the knot in the early part of the year can be a more budget-friendly option for cost-conscious couples.

Prices for reception sites and vendors may be lower in January and March than during other times of the year.

However, February may not be so budget-friendly thanks to Valentine's Day. December also may not garner significant discounts thanks to the holiday season, when vendors may be in high demand for holiday parties.

Local events Even though certain months may not be in high demand for weddings, that doesn't always mean they are the perfect time for couples to tie the knot.

Popular local events, such as festivals, large-scale meetings and conventions, can intrude on wedding plans. Consult

with a local chamber of commerce and local schools to see if any local events that might drive up the cost of your wedding are going on. Reunions or conventions can stretch nearby restaurants, hotels and reception sites pretty thin, leaving you with fewer options.

Vary the time If you have your heart set on getting married during more popular months to tie the knot, then you may be able to save a bit here and there by being more flexible with the time and day you choose to make your vows. Couples often choose a Friday or Saturday wedding because they believe it will make it most convenient for guests to attend. However, if you provide ample notice to guests, they may be able to take off a Thursday or even a Monday

from work, making a Thursday or Sunday wedding a more doable option.

If Saturday is still your ideal day to walk down the aisle, think about having an early wedding ceremony followed by a brunch or lunch reception. You also can customize your wedding to be a cocktail party only, saving you some money.

Have backup options Recognize that if you want to get married on a Saturday at the height of wedding season, you may not get first choice on your venues and vendors.

Have a list of service providers at the ready just in case your first choices are already booked.

By understanding how dates and times can affect weddings, couples can make more informed decisions when planning their nuptials.

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• July 7 8:30am -11:30am “One Room School House” Workshop at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture Ages 6-8, $30/camper register online: http://www.abac.edu/museum/kids-camp • July 9-10 8:30am -11:30am “Sew a Friend” Workshop at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture Ages 8-10, $55/camper register online: http://www.abac.edu/museum/kids-camp • July 10 8am New Student Orientation (Gressette Gym) 8am-12pm Brumby Friday Morning Tennis, Call 229.392.2100 for more information • July 11 7:15am Watermelon 5k & Fun Run ($23 pre-register, $28 day-of) for more information or to register visit: www.thewatermeloncrawl.weebly.com • July 14 8:30am -11:30am “Amazing Race” Workshop at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture Ages 8-10, $30/camper register online: http://www.abac.edu/museum/kids-camp • July 15 9am Institutional SAT Testing $60 (Ag. Science Room 139) Contact the ABAC Student Development Center at 229.391.5135 • July 16 8am-9am & 4:30pm-5:30pm Nursing Information Session (Main Lobby of the Health Sciences Building on Campus- No Registration needed) 8:30am -11:30am “Games & Traditional Toys” Workshop at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture Ages 6-8, $30/camper register online: http://www.abac.edu/museum/kids-camp

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• New Student and Transfer Student Orientation Program Date: July 10 Location: Billy C. Black Auditorium For information: 229-430-4646

• Move On When Ready Information Session: Tuesday, July 14th, 6-8:30pm, ATC Kirkland Conference Center Tuesday, July 28th, 6-8:30pm, ATC Kirkland Conference Center • Summer Capping & Pinning for ATC Health Care Technology Programs: Wednesday, July 29th, 6-8pm, Kirkland Conference Center • Ability to Benefit Informational Sessions within ATC’s Service Delivery Area: Randolph/Clay: Thursday, July 16th, 4 p.m. 5 p.m.

Albany Tech’s Randolph County Learning Center, 241 US Hwy 82 East, Cuthbert, GA 39840 Terrell: Thursday, July 23rd 4:00-5:00 PM Albany Tech’s Terrell County Adult Ed Learning Center Robert Albritten Neighborhood Service Center, 771 Rountree Dr.,Dawson, GA Calhoun: Monday, July 27th, 4:00-5:00 PM Albany Tech’s Calhoun County Adult Ed Learning Center, 665 Manry Street Edison, GA 39846 Albany/Lee: Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

ATC's Main Campus, Kirkland Conference Center www.albanytech.edu

• 6-16th- Early Fall Registration Monday- Thursday, 8am5pm

• Albany State University Center for the African-American Male Underage Drinking Forum Time: 10 a.m. to Noon Date: Thursday, July 16 Location: Billy C. Black Building, Room 150 Free and open to the public For information: 229-430-1826

• 9th & 23rd- New Student Orientation on campus or online For information visit: www.darton.edu/current/NSO

• Fall Semester Deadlines Fall 2015 Application Deadline August 1 Fall Registration through July 29 Late Registration August 10-16 Classes Begin August 17 For information: 229-430-4646 or 800-822-7267

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TIFTON Hog-N-Bones 2008 US HWY 82 W (229) 238-2491 Wings Master 309 Tift Ave S (229) 382-2066 JoJo’s Family Restaurant 106 Magnolia Dr S (229) 382-9377

Henry Campbell Steakhouse 629 N Westover Blvd (229) 594-9288

KFC 13777 US HWY S (229) 228-0539

Cafe 230 230 W Broad Ave (229) 435-7632

Sports Live Bar & Grill 15138 US HWY 19 S (229) 233-8330

LEESBURG Riverfront Bar-B-Q 1533 US HWY 19 S (229) 888-4647

Longhorn Steakhouse 1314 US HWY 82 W (229) 256-4052

Rice Bowl Buffet 1561 US HWY 19 S (229) 446-0407

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Casa Tapatia Mexican Restaurant 108 N Slappey Blvd Open Mon - Sat (229) 903-8802

Perry’s Chicken 125 US Hwy 280 W (229) 924-0307

Mellow Mushroom 2825 Nottingham Way (229) 888-4646 Blackbeard’s B & B Bar-B-Que 2209 N Slappey Blvd (229) 878-6369 The Catch 2332 Whispering Pines Rd (229) 446-2235 Sonny’s Bar-B-Q 1900 N Slappey Blvd (229) 883-7427

TH OMASVILLE Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant 1800 Smith Ave (229) 226-6265

Savannah Moon Bakery & Cafe 109 N Broad St (229) 227-0081 Boston Barbeque 110 S Main St Boston, GA (229) 498-7266 Audrey’s Kuntry Kitchen 1530 GA HWY 93 S Cairo, GA Jonah’s Fish & Grits 109 E Jackson St (229) 226-0508 Rock Bottom Seafood & Grill 2115 Smith Ave (229) 236-5656

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Billiard Academy World Famous Chili Dogs 121 S Broad St (229) 226-9981

Carter’s Hamburger 1213 S 7th St (229) 273-5822

Scoop Deli and Ice Cream 115 W Jefferson St (229) 551-0012

L-Bo’s Barbeque & Grill 1030 US HWY 280 W (229) 273-4311 Golden Corral 2110 E 16th Ave

(229) 271-8681 King’s Grill BBQ 606 S 10th St (229) 513-0181 Ken’s Barbeque 204 W 24th Ave (229) 273-8251

VALDOSTA LongHorn Steakhouse 1110 N Saint Augustine Rd (229) 588-8225 Red Lobster 1179 N Saint Augustine Rd (229) 244-7587 Autry Bar-B-Que 1809 S Patterson St (229) 241-9449 Bubba Jax Crab Shack 1700 W Hill Ave (229) 469-4368 Smok’n Pig 4228 N Valdosta Rd (229) 245-8227 Buffalo Wild Wings 1553 Baytree Rd (229) 241-7246 Weezie Real Pit BBQ 736 E Hill Ave (229) 247-4110

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with Erica Savage Wilson

Greetings! I am your food blogger Erica and I invite you to the Southwest Georgia Beat’s food column, the five spoon experience!

It’s the celebration of a publication such as this, that makes this month’s 4th of July highlighted feature a true celebration! The aroma of barbeque grills firing, laced with meats, vegetables and inspired sauces is the influence for this issue. Go with me to two locations that deliver smoky flavors to your palate! idreamcaviar is the heart of my universal elation of all that food produces-life, joy, relationships, unforgettable moments, memories and snapshots. The world is yours to travel on a plate using cutlery or your fingers...simple or luxe, idreamcaviar is your illustrious blog for delish dishes that I’m enlivened to present to you.

There’s so much to discover, taste and enjoy friend and the SWGA Beat provides excellent informative content to include the five spoon experience writings and ratings--stay connected to The Beat and bon appétit!

Michael’s Breakfast and BBQ 2319 Gillionville Rd. 31794 Facebook page: Michael’s Breakfast and Bar-b-que 229-435-6199 A drive down Gillionville road presents the opportunity for higher education, dental services, market shopping, and entertaining one’s pet.

Friends, you would be remised to not enjoy the dual drive-thru meals provided by Michael’s.

Faithful in service, Michael’s boasts fresh plates of beef, pork, ribs, hot dogs, sausage dogs, or chicken smoked to freeing flavor heights! The friendly and welcoming staff delightfully prepares orders upon request, and the flow of conversation from the window ensures that your first visit to Michael’s will not be your last. The familial atmosphere, albeit in a drive-thru, is evident as cars hum patiently. You can taste the slowcooked flavors from the slab of ribs portioned to

feed a family and complemented with a pint of coleslaw, BBQ beans, potato salad, and four slices of BBQ bread.

Or, as an option or addition, the smoked chicken salad is divine! The sandwich order is complete with lettuce and tomato. If you prefer, you can have your bread toasted or served in larger portions to share the enjoyment with friends and family.

Michael’s is open Monday through Saturday, closing at 3pm daily. It is a Southwest Georgia eatery that you must experience. So, on your way to work, friend, stop in for your fresh baked biscuit, pork chop, cinnamon bun, or low carb breakfast plate, just to name a few. Your coffee, dose of friendliness, and bar-be-que await at Michael’s!

Michael’s Breakfast and BBQ rating Riverfront 2 Bar-B-Q & Catfish House, Leesburg GA 1533 US Hwy 19S 31763 229-436-2000 Allowing the good times to roll is more than an expression when a restaurant has outdoor seating; it is almost a guarantee. Riverfront BBQ has live music on Fridays and tasty barbeque daily, literally Monday through Sunday. They will also be open on the 4th of July!

The menu provides interesting options from snake bites to molten lava cake! The snake bite is a fried

appetizer combination of jalapeno and cheddar stuffed in chicken accompanied by the house remoulade sauce. The cake is a delish finisher of chocolate cake warmed and ice cream - quite tasty!

For the slow smoked barbeque fans, the beef brisket and big pig sampler of ribs, chicken, and pulled pork is a fantastic way to experience barbeque and the company of Brunswick stew!

The sauces available to pair with your barbeque are for your flavor endings delight. Seafood and salad are menu options as well. The attentive staff, including Nettie, Jill and Sherry, is a constant reminder of how the blending of food and friendliness establishes any businesses’ true success. If you aren’t able to visit this location, their food truck is stationed across from the Albany Mall in the parking lot of Badcock Furniture store Tuesday through Saturday!

So, what are you doing Friday night? Bring your date, family, or outof-town friends to a taste of Southwest Georgia at Riverfront BBQ. Riverfront BBQ rating You can follow Erica’s food photos and writings: idreamcaviar.com on Facebook @idreamcaviar on Instagram www.idreamcaviar.com

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ART

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AMA’s permanent collection encompassed in a single range of shades in an amazing variety of styles, mediums and concepts are all given a voice by the visual power of simple line and shade, without the clutter or emotional association of color.

Aerial Textures Albany Museum of Art 311 Meadowlark Drive Through August 31 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Annette Crosby is a resident of South Georgia and Valdosta State Alum where she completed a BFA in Art Education and her MEd and where she worked as an arts educator. She has enjoyed widespread recognition for her paintings as well as awards in juried exhibitions.

Her work has been entered into private and commercial collections, including the Georgia Governor’s official office collection. The exhibit Aerial Textures will be open in the AMA’s East gallery.

Family Trivia Night July 14, 6:30 pm The Bindery at Oakland Library 455 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg Adult Teams(Rising 9th grade and up) $15 per team member Junior Teams(Rising 3rd grade - Rising 8th) $10 per team member Tickets include Dinner (Burgers, Dogs) and Trivia Event will be hosted by Robby Davis 4 Person Team Maximum All proceeds benefit: Lee County Library, LCHS Palladium Players and Lee County Chamber of Commerce Ticket Locations: Lee County Chamber of Commerce (229) 759-2422 Leesburg Library (229) 759-2369 Oakland Library (229) 880-0300 and at the door!

Special Goody Bags for Most Creative Team Name!

Adult First Place Prize: $200 Cash

Junior First Place Prize: Summer Fun Activity Package Storycraft Every Monday, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Redbone Library 104 Thundering Springs, Leesburg Hear a children’s story and created a related craft.

(229) 903-8871 Oakland Knitting Club Every 2nd Tuesday - Lessons Every 4th Tuesday - Knit-a-long 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Bring size 8 or 9 US straight knitting needles, medium yarn (4) containing acrylic. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Lee County Library.

Brunch & Brushes Join us for one Saturday each month from 10am - 12pm as participants have the opportunity to express their creativity through painting. During each class individuals will complete a themed painting with guidance from a trained instructor. A light brunch will be provided. Bring your own liquid CLUES ACROSS 1. Islamic prayer leaders 6. Waterproof raincoat 9. Millisecond 13. Popular pie nut 14. A field of mowed grass 15. RCO organic group 16. Pomace brandy 17. The innermost parts 18. Gull suborder 19. Became more intense 21. Sound absorption unit 22. Rattling breaths 23. Indicates doctor 24. For instance 25. A doctrine or system 28. Foot (Latin) 29. Dirt shoulder 31. Horn sound 33. Mumbai film industry 37. Disturbance 39. Zedong or Tse-tung 40. Cibin River city 42. Kate's sister Pippa 45. Twitches 46. Formal close (music) 47. A baglike structure 49. Lease 50. Typographical space 52. Pa's partner 53. King mackerels 55. Ceremonial staffs 57. About money

inspiration in the form of mimosas, bloody marys or the adult beverage of your choice! Classes are for those 21 years and older. Register early, as seating is limited. Call the museum at 229-439-8400 or email yjones@albanymuseum.com to reserve your canvas.

Cost: $45/members & $55/nonmembers includes all painting materials and brunch.

Cocktails & Acrylics at the AMA Grab a friend and a bottle of wine and join AMA every second Thursday from 6:30 - 9 pm for Cocktails and Acrylics, as our trained teachers help even the artistically challenged create a visually appealing painting. Classes are for those 21 years and older. Register early, as seating is limited. Call the museum at 229.439.8400 or email yjones@albanymuseum.com to reserve your canvas.

Cost: $35/members and $45/nonmembers includes all painting materials

60. Spoiled child 61. Infants 62. Semitic fertility god 64. __ Frank's diary 65. Reimbursed 66. English pennies 67. 365 days 68. G. Gershwin's brother 69. Stopping device CLUES DOWN 1. Inches per minute (abbr.)

2. Medieval honey drink 3. Land area unit 4. One who carries #55 across 5. Tin 6. Adult female horses 7. Overwhelmed with wonder 8. Brain and spinal cord (abbr.)

9. Inept 10. One who replaces a striker 11. Any habitation at a high altitude 12. Hold fast to 14. Sad from being alone 17. Slang for famous person 20. Soft infant food

21. Small mergansers 25. Big Blue 26. Appear to be 27. Greek verse intended to be sung 29. Next to 30. Flying Pegasus corp.

32. Records walking steps 34. Broad back muscle 35. Teased apart 36. Cut into small cubes 38. Icelandic poems 41. American time 43. City of Angels 44. Nostrils 48. Narrow canvas bed 50. Force into a bay 51. Sept. 1914 battle 53. Sergeant fish 54. Cavalry-sword 56. Town of Jesus' 1st miracle 57. Picasso's mistress Dora 58. Frog genus 59. Talk tiresomely 61. Characters in one inch of tape 63. Side sheltered from the wind 66. Lead

See Solution, page 19

HOROSCOPES

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, changes on the horizon have you excited. Something may come up that appears to compromise your plans, but keep an open mind and everything will work out.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, give into your feelings and throw caution to the wind this week. You might shock someone by doing something risky.

Explore this boldness if it suits you.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, many career opportunities are available to you. Decide if you want to stay where you are or if change will serve you better over the long haul.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You are a born leader, Gemini. You are normally comfortable designating tasks and overseeing their completion, but you may have to get your hands dirty this week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 This can be a good week for you, Sagittarius. Many things are going your way, and you needn't worry about plans falling apart. Friends will help out as needed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You may experience a breakthrough this week, Cancer. You have been toiling over something for some time now, and you finally have the information you need.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You may be feeling bored and pressured to make some changes, Capricorn. Before you make any changes, be sure you are making them for the right reasons.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have a lot of enthusiasm and are ready to share it with others. Devote your time to a worthy project or host a social event to bring friends together.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week you may be challenged by circumstances that prevent you from straying too far from home. You might desire a vacation, but it's on hold for now.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you normally like to take things stepby-step, but excitement this week may find you taking a less careful approach. Ask a friend to keep you in check.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 A new project at work excites you, Pisces.

This may open up more opportunities in the weeks ahead, so give your best effort.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, an important decision is awaiting you.

Weigh all of your options before making a final decision. Giving yourself more time is the more prudent move.

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