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August 9, WEDNESDAYS …
■ Ballroom Dancing Classes in Sharpsburg Wednesdays, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. 7 to 9 p.m., 105 Main Street. Contact Rachel Ferguson 770.487.8611 for dance class questions.
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August 10, THURSDAY
■ Watercolor Classes in Sharpsburg 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AND Line Dancing Classes in Sharpsburg 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24 and 31, 105 Main St. Contact Rachel Ferguson 770.487.8611 for dance class questions and Kay Stanley kayart1@bellsouth.net for art class questions.
■ Summer NewnaNights at Greenville Street Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Live music, food trucks, & fun! The Expectations 8.10
■ SAHS's monthly meeting ... Murder in Coweta County Join Coweta County Historian Mark Puckett for a discussion of the famous Murder in Coweta County case. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Program 7 p.m. 6 Couch St, Senoia, GA 30276 senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org Check Facebook and Instagram.
August 11, FRIDAY
■ Early Registration DEADLINE for Sunrise on the Square 5K
The race set for Sat., Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. features a 5k USATF certified course. active.com
August 11, FRIDAY
■ Sunset Sounds with Matt Pudas in PTC’s Drake Field Bring your chairs, grab dinner and a drink and get ready to rock out under the stars! 7 to 10 p.m. 155 Willowbend Rd., PTC
August 12, SATURDAY
■ Peeking into Woodpeckers and Outcrops at The Bend
A mile hike and discussion of different tree climbing birds, and how outcrops are formed. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Don't forget comfortable hiking shoes, plenty of water, and bug spray. Pre-register at 770.254.7271. $5 day pass. 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
■ Walk with a Doc in PTC Warm-up at 8:15 a.m., Walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. 215 Northlake Drive. Peachtree City piedmont.org/patients-visitors/walk-with-a-doc
■ Coweta Touch-A-Truck Day with the Paw Patrol
12 noon to 2 p.m. at Ashley Park, between DSW and Positanos. Bearcat, Patrol Cars, Fire Truck, Army Vehicles and more.
August 13, SUNDAY
■ Comedian Tim Hawkins at UnityBaptist Church
This comedic genius is bringing his signature blend of humor and music to Unity Baptist. 7 p.m. https://www.etix.com/ticket/
August 14, MONDAY
■ Senoia Area Blood Drive at Senoia UMC (229 Bridge Street) from 3 to 7 p.m. This blood drive is co-sponsored by the local church and the Optimist Club of Senoia. There will be the “famous” grilled cheese sandwiches. redcrossblood.org/give
August 16, WEDNESDAY
■ Senior Friends will hold a meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Boardroom in the Golden Corral. Our speakers will be ladies from the Quilts of Valor organization. The program will conclude with quilts being presented to three of our members. All seniors are welcome. 605 Bullsboro Drive.
August 17-20 & 24-27, THURSDAY-SUNDAY
■ The Importance of Being Earnest at Newnan Theatre Co. Oscar Wilde’s classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack’s double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest. 24 1st Ave, Newnan, 770-683-6282 newnantheatre.org
August 17, THURSDAY
■ Small Business Expo & Resource Opportunity hosted by West Central Georgia Black Chamber. Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Come, Create Connections, Grow, Learn and Engage. Prepare to be Inspired by Dynamic Speakers and Leaders! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-and-resources-opportunity-tickets-663904896417 Information visit wcgablackchamber.org
■ The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at The Nixon Centre Inspired by the style and swagger of legendary entertainers like Frank and Dean and Sammy, the favorite melodies from recent history–a dash of Motown, a shot of Country, some folk and rock sprinkled on top–and the stories behind them, serving up a musical banquet that feeds every soul. 7 p.m., Tix $1520. www.nixoncentre.net 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, 770.254.2787
August 18, FRIDAY
■ The Great Pollinator Count Day One at The Bend Join us to count the pollinators around our Visitor's Center from 1 to 4 p.m.! Pick up your pollinator count sheet at the front desk of the Visitor's Center, then count all the pollinators you see for 15 minutes. We will submit the findings to UGA. All returned pollinator count sheets win a prize. 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan Look for more upcoming events on page 10
